
Karim Fawaz on the Evaporating Geopolitical Risk Premium we see in Oil Markets
Rory Johnston speaks with Karim Fawaz, Director of Oil Markets and Refining at S&P Global Commodity Insights. They discuss the evolving dynamics of the oil market, particularly the geopolitical risk p...
3 Juli 20251h 7min

Iranian Escalation or a Neutralized Threat? - Matt Reed on Iran's Indefensible Oil Industry
Rory and Matt Reed discuss the recent escalation of tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, focusing on the military actions taken by Israel against Iranian targets and the implications ...
23 Juni 202547min

The Dynamics of Tanker Chartering and Freight Rates in Oil Markets
This conversation delves into the critical role of tankers in the global oil market with shipping analyst Jeff McGee of Makai Marine. Him and Rory explore the importance in transporting crude and refi...
17 Juni 202547min

Facing the Contradictions of Today's Oil Market with Tamas Varga
In this episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, host Rory speaks with Tamas Varga, a seasoned oil market analyst from PVM Oil Associates, about the current state of the oil market. They discuss the comp...
4 Juni 202548min

Mark Rossano on Refining Industry Dynamics and Expected "Brownouts this Summer"
Mark Rossano connects with Rory and discusses the complexities of the oil and gas market, focusing on price volatility, OPEC's production strategies, and the geopolitical implications of Iran and Russ...
20 Maj 202548min

Adi Imsirovic on OPEC's Dilemma: Balancing Production, Demand and an Evolving US Tariff Policy
OGU's new host, Rory Johnston, welcomes in Adi Imsirovic to delve into the complexities of the oil trading industry, exploring Adi's extensive background in both academia and commercial trading. They ...
6 Maj 202557min

Geopolitical Implications of Natural Gas Supply and Shipping Challenges
In this episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, Dr. Robert E. Brooks discusses the evolution of the LNG market, the role of RBAC in energy modeling, and the current dynamics of global energy supply, par...
29 Apr 202557min

Unlocking Onshore Oil Potential in Namibia with ReconAfrica
Tony Greer interviews Brian Rainsborough and Chris Sembritzky from Renaissance Energy Africa about their exciting oil exploration efforts in Namibia. They discuss the significance of drilling one of t...
24 Apr 202544min



















